10 Supplements That May Help Reduce Nighttime Urination (And 5 That May Not)

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Magnesium to Reduce Urinary Frequency?

Written by Meredith Worthington, Ph.D. — Medically reviewed and edited by Tod Cooperman, M.D.

Updated October 21, 2024 ⓘ

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Needing to wake up more than once during the night to urinate, a condition known as nocturia, commonly occurs with age, affecting about 69% of men and 76% of women ages 40 and older (Weiss, Rev Urol 2012). Common causes of nocturia are urinary tract infections (UTIs), overactive bladder (OAB) and benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), and there are many others. It’s important to talk to your doctor if you’re experiencing excessive nighttime urination to ensure that the correct cause of the condition is identified.

Depending on the cause of nocturia, evidence from small clinical trials suggest that certain supplements may be beneficial, while some others might not help.

Sign in as a member for details about the clinical evidence, dosage, and safety of supplements promoted for nighttime urination for men and women, including beta sitosterol, cranberry supplements, magnesium, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, vitamin D and others.

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